Case Keenum played in all 13 games last season (seven starts), throwing for 2,259 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushing fort 412 yards and nine touchdowns as a redshirt freshman. He was named 2007 Conference USA Freshman of the Year. less

Case Keenum played in all 13 games last season (seven starts), throwing for 2,259 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushing fort 412 yards and nine touchdowns as a redshirt freshman. He was named 2007 Conference USA ... more

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Aug. 30, 2008: Case Keenum, who beat out Blake Joseph for the starting quarterback job, tossed a career-high five touchdowns in the Cougars' 55-3 season-opening win over Southern.

Aug. 30, 2008: Case Keenum, who beat out Blake Joseph for the starting quarterback job, tossed a career-high five touchdowns in the Cougars' 55-3 season-opening win over Southern.

Oct. 6, 2007: Case Keenum (w/ball) helped UH rally from an an early 23-0 deficit against Alabama by throwing and rushing for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but the Cougars fell just short in a 30-24 loss.

Oct. 6, 2007: Case Keenum (w/ball) helped UH rally from an an early 23-0 deficit against Alabama by throwing and rushing for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but the Cougars fell just short in a 30-24 loss.

Houston quarterback Case Keenum passes during the third quarter of their NCAA football game against Tulane Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 in Houston. Keenum passed for 384 yards and four touchdowns to lead Houston to a 42-14 win over Tulane. less

Houston quarterback Case Keenum passes during the third quarter of their NCAA football game against Tulane Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 in Houston. Keenum passed for 384 yards and four touchdowns to lead Houston to a ... more

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Case Keenum #7 of the Houston Cougars runs with the ball against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Robertson Stadium November 17, 2007 in Houston Texas. Houston won 35-28.

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Case Keenum #7 of the Houston Cougars runs with the ball against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Robertson Stadium November 17, 2007 in Houston Texas. Houston won 35-28.

In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, Houston quarterback Case Keenum looks down field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. The Cougars busted into the AP top 25 poll by knocking off then-No. 5 Oklahoma State 45-35 and moved up after a bye week in which several ranked teams lost. less

In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, Houston quarterback Case Keenum looks down field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. The Cougars ... more

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2009, file photo, Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) with his teammates before their NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Houston. Cool confidence is the best of Keenum's many great qualities and the biggest reason why the Cougars are off to their best start since 1990 at 7-1. less

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2009, file photo, Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) with his teammates before their NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Houston. Cool confidence is the best of Keenum's ... more

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) carries the ball as Mississippi State defensive linemen Nick Bell (36) and Devin Jones (60) chase during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. less

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) carries the ball as Mississippi State defensive linemen Nick Bell (36) and Devin Jones (60) chase during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. ... more

In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, Houston quarterback Case Keenum looks down field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. The Cougars busted into the AP top 25 poll by knocking off then-No. 5 Oklahoma State 45-35 and moved up after a bye week in which several ranked teams lost. less

In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, Houston quarterback Case Keenum looks down field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. The Cougars ... more

Houston's quarterback Case Keenum (7) dives over East Carolina's Chris Mattocks (19) and Nick Johnson (44) during the second half of the NCAA college football Conference USA championship game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. East Carolina won 38-32. less

Houston's quarterback Case Keenum (7) dives over East Carolina's Chris Mattocks (19) and Nick Johnson (44) during the second half of the NCAA college football Conference USA championship game in Greenville, ... more

Houston quarterback Case Keenum watches fourth quarter action against Tulsa during an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Houston defeated Tulsa 46-45 on a last second field goal. less

Houston quarterback Case Keenum watches fourth quarter action against Tulsa during an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Houston defeated Tulsa 46-45 on a last second field ... more

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) is sacked by UCLA linebacker Sean Westgate (11) as the Cougars were held to a field goal in the first quarter of his game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. less

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) is sacked by UCLA linebacker Sean Westgate (11) as the Cougars were held to a field goal in the first quarter of his game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in the Rose Bowl in ... more

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) is looked over by the Houston trainers on the sidelines. It appears that they are looking at his leg in the second quarter of his game against UCLA Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. less

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) is looked over by the Houston trainers on the sidelines. It appears that they are looking at his leg in the second quarter of his game against UCLA Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, ... more

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) is helped to the bench after being injured on a defensive interception in the second quarter of his game against UCLA Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) is helped to the bench after being injured on a defensive interception in the second quarter of his game against UCLA Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Injured Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) attends the University of Houston game against ]Tulane University Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, in Robertson Stadium in Houston. The University of Houston won 42-23.

Injured Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) attends the University of Houston game against ]Tulane University Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, in Robertson Stadium in Houston. The University of Houston won 42-23.

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) scrambles for a first down against the UCLA defense in the first quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Robertson Stadium in Houston.

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) scrambles for a first down against the UCLA defense in the first quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Robertson Stadium in Houston.

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) looks up as the University of Houston school song is played after beating UCLA 38-34 in a NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Robertson Stadium in Houston. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) looks up as the University of Houston school song is played after beating UCLA 38-34 in a NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Robertson Stadium in ... more

UCLA linebacker Sean Westgate (11) tackles University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) after Keenum scrambled for a first down in the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Robertson Stadium in Houston. The University of Houston won 38-34. . less

UCLA linebacker Sean Westgate (11) tackles University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) after Keenum scrambled for a first down in the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in ... more

Houston senior quarterback Case Keenum (7) drops back to pass against the North Texas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Denton Record-Chronicle, David Minton)

Houston senior quarterback Case Keenum (7) drops back to pass against the North Texas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Denton

Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum (7) laughs with referee Jerry Banks during the first half of an NCAA football game against the Georgia State Panthers at Robertson Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Houston. less

Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum (7) laughs with referee Jerry Banks during the first half of an NCAA football game against the Georgia State Panthers at Robertson Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in ... more

Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum (7), offensive linesman Jacolby Ashworth (76) and defensive back Thomas Bates (13) celibate with the crowd after defeating the Georgia State Panthers in an NCAA football game at Robertson Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Houston. Houston won the game 56-0. less

Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum (7), offensive linesman Jacolby Ashworth (76) and defensive back Thomas Bates (13) celibate with the crowd after defeating the Georgia State Panthers in an NCAA football ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) calls a play during the third quarter of a NCAA football game against Marshall University, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Robertson Stadium in Houston. Keenum became the NCAA total offense leader after beating Marshall University 63-28. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) calls a play during the third quarter of a NCAA football game against Marshall University, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Robertson Stadium in Houston. Keenum ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) talks to University of Houston head coach Kevin Sumlin after the Cougars scored a touchdown during the third quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Robertson Stadium in Houston. Keenum became the NCAA leader in total offense in the 63-28 win over Marshall University. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) talks to University of Houston head coach Kevin Sumlin after the Cougars scored a touchdown during the third quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) pump fakes Marshall University linebacker George Carpenter (48) to make time for a longer throw during the third quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Robertson Stadium in Houston. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) pump fakes Marshall University linebacker George Carpenter (48) to make time for a longer throw during the third quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) gets a high five from head coach Kevin Sumlin during the third quarter of a NCAA football game against Marshall University, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Robertson Stadium in Houston. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) gets a high five from head coach Kevin Sumlin during the third quarter of a NCAA football game against Marshall University, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) holds up a game ball for becoming the NCAA all time leader in total offense after winning a NCAA football game against Marshall University, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Robertson Stadium in Houston. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) holds up a game ball for becoming the NCAA all time leader in total offense after winning a NCAA football game against Marshall University, Saturday, Oct. 22, ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7), left, gets away from Marshall University linebacker George Carpenter (48) and Marshall University defensive lineman Marques Aiken (97) for a first down during the second quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Robertson Stadium in Houston.

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7), left, gets away from Marshall University linebacker George Carpenter (48) and Marshall University defensive lineman Marques Aiken (97) for a first down during

University of Houston QB Case Keenum is all smiles in the final seconds of game against Rice University at Robertson Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Houston.

University of Houston QB Case Keenum is all smiles in the final seconds of game against Rice University at Robertson Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Houston.

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The University of Houston's quarterback Case Keenum sets up for a pass against Rice University during the third quarter of college football game action at Robertson Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Houston.

The University of Houston's quarterback Case Keenum sets up for a pass against Rice University during the third quarter of college football game action at Robertson Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Houston.

The University of Houston's quarterback Case Keenum center sets up for a pass against Rice University during the second quarter of college football game action at Robertson Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Houston. less

The University of Houston's quarterback Case Keenum center sets up for a pass against Rice University during the second quarter of college football game action at Robertson Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in ... more

Houston quarterback Case Keenum grabs a snap, which he ran in for a touchdown, in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against UAB, in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Farley) less

Houston quarterback Case Keenum grabs a snap, which he ran in for a touchdown, in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against UAB, in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob ... more

Houston's Case Keenum passes in the second half of their NCAA college football game against UAB in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Keenum threw for 407 yards to become the most prolific passer in NCAA history and he added his first two rushing touchdowns of the season to lead Houston past UAB 56-13. (AP Photo/Bob Farley) less

Houston's Case Keenum passes in the second half of their NCAA college football game against UAB in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Keenum threw for 407 yards to become the most prolific passer in ... more

Photo: Bob Farley, Associated Press

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Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) runs onto the field as he is introduced during a senior day recognition before facing SMU in an NCAA football game at Robertson Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, in Houston.

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) runs onto the field as he is introduced during a senior day recognition before facing SMU in an NCAA football game at Robertson Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, in Houston.

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) fires 22-yard completion to running back Bryce Beall during the first quarter. The completion was the 1,404th of his career, making him the NCAA's all-time completions leader, passing Graham Harrell's record of 1,403. less

Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) fires 22-yard completion to running back Bryce Beall during the first quarter. The completion was the 1,404th of his career, making him the NCAA's all-time completions ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) rolls out to avoid University of Tulsa linebacker Curnelius Arnick (32) and complete a pass during the second quarter of a NCAA football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, in H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa. ( Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle ) less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) rolls out to avoid University of Tulsa linebacker Curnelius Arnick (32) and complete a pass during the second quarter of a NCAA football game, Friday, Nov. 25, ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) looks to release the ball as University of Tulsa linebacker Curnelius Arnick (32) pursues him during the second quarter of a NCAA football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, in H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) looks to release the ball as University of Tulsa linebacker Curnelius Arnick (32) pursues him during the second quarter of a NCAA football game, Friday, Nov. ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) celebrates after University of Houston running back Michael Hayes (29) jumped over a pile of players for a touch down during the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game against the University of Tulsa, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, in H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa. The University of Houston won 48-16. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) celebrates after University of Houston running back Michael Hayes (29) jumped over a pile of players for a touch down during the fourth quarter of a NCAA ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) bites his lip as he visits the student section after the Cougars lost the 2011 Conference USA Football Championship game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Robertson Stadium in Houston. The University of Southern Mississippi won 49-28. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) bites his lip as he visits the student section after the Cougars lost the 2011 Conference USA Football Championship game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Robertson ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) passes head coach Kevin Sumlin after he threw a goal line interception during the third quarter of the 2011 Conference USA Football Championship game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Robertson Stadium in Houston. The University of Southern Mississippi won 49-28.

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) passes head coach Kevin Sumlin after he threw a goal line interception during the third quarter of the 2011 Conference USA Football Championship game, Saturday,

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) is sacked by University of Southern Mississippi defensive lineman Cordarro Law (49) during the fourth quarter of the 2011 Conference USA Football Championship game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Robertson Stadium in Houston. The University of Southern Mississippi won 49-28. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) is sacked by University of Southern Mississippi defensive lineman Cordarro Law (49) during the fourth quarter of the 2011 Conference USA Football Championship ... more

Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum hangs his head as he comes off the died after the Southern Mississippi defensive force the Cougars to punt on a drive during the first half of the C-USA Championship at Robertson Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Houston.

Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum hangs his head as he comes off the died after the Southern Mississippi defensive force the Cougars to punt on a drive during the first half of the C-USA Championship at

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) runs off the field after one of his passes was intercepted during the fourth quarter of the 2011 Conference USA Football Championship game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Robertson Stadium in Houston. The University of Southern Mississippi won 49-28. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) runs off the field after one of his passes was intercepted during the fourth quarter of the 2011 Conference USA Football Championship game, Saturday, Dec. 3, ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) looks for running room as he scrambles for a first down during the fourth quarter of the Ticket City Bowl against Penn State Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. The University of Houston won 30-14. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) looks for running room as he scrambles for a first down during the fourth quarter of the Ticket City Bowl against Penn State Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in the Cotton ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) celebrates after throwing a 40-yard touchdown to Patrick Edwards (83) during the second quarter of the Ticket City Bowl Monday against Penn State, Jan. 2, 2012, in the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. less

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) celebrates after throwing a 40-yard touchdown to Patrick Edwards (83) during the second quarter of the Ticket City Bowl Monday against Penn State, Jan. 2, 2012, ... more

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) gets a hug from University president Renu Khator, PhD after the Cougars won the Ticket City Bowl Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas.

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum (7) gets a hug from University president Renu Khator, PhD after the Cougars won the Ticket City Bowl Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas.

University of Houston's QB Case Keenum throws for scouts at the UH's Pro Day at the Yeoman Fieldhouse inside the UH Athletics/Alumni Center Monday, March 19, 2012, in Houston. University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum, receiver Patrick Edwards and several other Cougars got the chance to showcase their skills for NFL scounts at UH's pro day. less

University of Houston's QB Case Keenum throws for scouts at the UH's Pro Day at the Yeoman Fieldhouse inside the UH Athletics/Alumni Center Monday, March 19, 2012, in Houston. University of Houston quarterback ... more